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Key Food Vocabulary - Pizza

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pizza
pizza
[noun]

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

Ex: We enjoyed a pizza party with friends , eating slices and playing games together .
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favorite
favorite
[Adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

Ex: The local park is a favorite for families to picnic and play.
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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dish
dish
[noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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dough
dough
[noun]

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

Ex: The doughnut dough is rising before it gets fried .
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sauce
sauce
[noun]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

Ex: We made a pesto sauce using fresh basil from our garden .
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: They enjoyed a slice of mozzarella cheese with their fresh tomato and basil salad .
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topping
topping
[noun]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

Ex: Yogurt with fruit topping is a healthy dessert .
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edge
edge
[noun]

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

Ex: She ran her finger along the edge of the book 's pages , feeling the texture of the paper .
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crispy
crispy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

Ex: The crispy crust of the pizza crackled as they took each bite.
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to melt
to melt
[Verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun .
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: They recorded the history of the company for future generations .
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Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: Venice is a city in Italy known for its beautiful canals and gondola rides .
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naples
naples
[noun]

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

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flatbread
flatbread
[noun]

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

Ex: She served the curry with freshly baked flatbread.
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: The farmers harvested the ripe tomatoes from the farm before they spoiled .
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basil
basil
[noun]

a plant of the mint family with aromatic leaves that are eaten raw or cooked

Ex: With a touch of creativity , I added basil as a garnish to my fruit salad .
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meal
meal
[noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .
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flour
flour
[noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: The flour mixture was mixed with water to form the batter .
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: The swimmer jumped into the pool and splashed water everywhere .
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yeast
yeast
[noun]

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

Ex: I need to activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water before adding it to the bread dough .
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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oven
oven
[noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .
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slice
slice
[noun]

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

Ex: She sliced the apple and gave him a slice to taste .
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: She cut herself on the broken glass while cleaning .
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order
order
[noun]

a request for a specific item or service to be provided

Ex: They forgot to include the side dish in our order.
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soccer field

a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer

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